Pat,
Calm down..... It's simple..... Buy the one "You" like.
Don't buy an LBC if: a) You think you'll make money on it.
b) Don't want to fall in love with it and spend all
your time and money on it.
Thats it.
-jimb
http://www.tyeetriumph.org
>
> Hello folks
>
> Well I've sent in for membership to the VTR and the NJTA this week. I also
> ordered the Original Triumph TR and another book about TR restoration.
> Yet I still have no car.
>
> I mentioned the 6 that is for sale for $15,500 with 39k. So today I found one,
> (on the net somewhere) a '74 with 98k. They were asking $8,750.
> Now I'm wondering ....... is it smart to get one that is in more "original"
> condition than one that has been restored. Is there much difference between
> the 74 and 76?
> Please forgive my ignorance but I'm somewhat confused. And I don't think that
> my wife will let me buy two of 'em so I'd like to get the "right" one.
> Also can you insure them for everyday driving? Or is it better to get the
> antique classification and keep the milage down and the value up?
>
> Sorry for all the questions but I just don't know anything.
>
> Thanks
>
> Pat
>
> I know that if have a '57 Stratocaster (guitar) in original condition, even if
> it looks like an army walked over it it's worth $5000+ but if you refinish it,
> it's only worth a small fraction.
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